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Bruise & Thorn

Opening Date: Mar 4, 2022
Closing Date: Mar 27, 2022
Bruise & Thorn

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Playing @
Mezzanine Theatre - A.R.T./NY
502 West 53rd Street, New York City, NY 10019
Bruise and Thorn are Nuyorican, queer, and tired af of their jobs at a busted up laundromat in Jamaica, Queens. But not for long: Bruise is saving up to become a chef (like on Chopped!), and Thorn spits bars on street corners, one America’s Got Talent audition away from becoming the Boricua Nikki Minaj. When the laundromat’s basement turns out to be an illegal cockfighting ring, the cousins can’t tell if this is an opportunity to cash out and become their most fabulous selves—or a trap to keep them locked into what everyone expects them to be.

COVID Safety Information:
Proof of vaccination may be provided upon arrival or in advance by completing our secure A.R.T./New York Vaccination Affirmation Form. Proof of vaccination includes your vaccination record card (paper or photo) or any digital vaccine card via an app, in addition to your photo ID. Acceptable forms of identification include, but not limited to, 
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Off BroadwayPlay - Comedy
Age Guidance: 13

Performance Schedule

WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS @ 7 PM
SATURDAYS @ 2 & 7 PM
SUNDAYS @ 7 PM


Written By
  • C. Julian Jiménez

Director
  • Jesse Jou

Choreographer
  • Cesar Valentino

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$5.00 - $60.00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Info

    Wheelchair Acessibility (For wheelchair seating information for each production, please visit the theatre company's website)
  • Assisted Listening System

    Assistive listening devices are available.
  • Curb Ramps

    Convenient curb cuts close to entrance for wheelchair and mobility device accessibility.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator access to each floor.
  • Parking

    Ample parking available in the neighborhood, including Icon Parking right next door on 53rd Street.
  • Restroom

    Wheelchair-accessible restrooms available on the Mezzanine and 2nd Floors.
  • Telephone

    None on premises

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